2017 Annual Nursing Report

Shared Governance Councils

Professional Practice Council Highlights: • Reviewed and maintained nursing policies • Conducted annual review of Professional Practice Model (PPM) • Educated nurses regarding Patient and Family-Centered Care PPM

Nursing Research Council Highlights: • Promoted dissemination through the internal Poster Fair with 21 posters accepted • Submitted 13 abstracts to external conferences • Council members assisted with planning and hosting LGRHS Annual Research Day

Nursing Improvement and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Council Highlights: • Created and implemented a nursing peer review process focused on decreasing falls and improving inpatient diabetes management • Conducted audits to improve bedside handoff

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